The X Factor boss didn't want the pair of pups to feel snubbed following the arrival of baby Eric earlier this month and so enlisted the services of dog trainer Edward Alava to ensure they weren't upset by the infant.

The New York Post claims that the trainer advised Simon how to familiarise the dogs with super-cute Eric's smell by using one of his blankets in their basket.

The source also claimed that the trainer would visit Simon's hotel to care for his dogs in the days following the birth and walk them - after dressing them in cashmere and leather, obviously - they're still Simon Cowell's puppies after all.